Project and Policy Analyst, College Student Life

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79322

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Santa Cruz

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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The IRD for this job is : 08-11-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Colleges, Housing and Educational Services (CHES) is a multi-funded organization within the Finance, Operations Administration (FOA) division at the University of California (UC) Santa Cruz. CHES provides leadership in the areas of college student life and residential services, housing services, facilities, employee housing and capital planning, dining services, conference services, early education services, the Bay Tree Bookstore, ID card services, and business and financial analysis for these areas. Through these units, educational and developmental programs and services are offered to all members of the campus community including students, faculty, staff, children and external constituents.

CHES provides on-campus housing and dining services to nearly 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students in ten residential colleges and six multi-college affiliated residential communities which support single students and students with families.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Director, College Student Life, the Project and Policy Analyst will provide a high level of planning, organizational development, project management, project analysis, and departmental support. This position requires the ability to work with insight, tact, political acumen and diplomacy when interacting with constituents within College Student Life, CHES, FOA, UCSC and external communities. The incumbent works independently with a high degree of confidentiality and is responsible for providing organizational support to the Executive Director. The incumbent must manage a complex workload with competing priorities while effectively working with a diverse population both within the University system and in the public sector.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $83,000 / annually

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits

Schedule Information :

Employee Classification : Career appointment

Job End Date : None

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Non-Represented

Job Code Classification : 007398 (PROJECT POLICY ANL 3) -

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

30% - Organizational Planning, Project Management, Workforce Support

25% - Unit Coordination and Support

20% - Organizational Effectiveness & Staff Development

15% - Response to Urgent Unit Issues

10% - Other Duties as Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

SAFETY STATEMENT

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : https : / / compliance.ucsc.edu / campus-safety-compliance / annual-reports / .

This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO / AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.